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Center Lock vs 6-bolt – which BikeRadar editor wins the standards debate that won't die?

Tempers flare at the BikeRadar office as Jack Luke and Tom Marvin go head-to-head over which disc-rotor standard reigns supreme
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Oscar Huckle modelling Castelli Premio Evo bib shorts

18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar

We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
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Carbon fibre is cycling’s wonder material, but titanium is having a renaissance – here's why 

Warren ponders why this once-forgotten frame material is enjoying a resurgence in popularity
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Tadej Pogačar Y1Rs Strade Bianche 2026

Tadej Pogačar is making his 2026 race debut at Strade Bianche aboard this lightweight Colnago Y1Rs

The World Champion has prioritised aerodynamics and puncture protection
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Lotte Kopecky wins Strade Bianche 2024

How to watch Strade Bianche 2026: global options for live TV, streaming and highlights

Tune in for the season’s biggest race so far, wherever you are in the world
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Bianchi Infinito Pro 2026.

New Bianchi Infinito follows latest endurance bike trends with slick storage and “gravel-ready capability” so you can “ride forever” 

The Infinito increases tyre clearance to 40mm and there is a limited-edition model for the launch
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2013 vs 2026 Giant Propel: how the aero bike has evolved to become the lightest on the market

Fourth-generation Giant aero bike is a very different beast from the original, even if the price is similar
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Woman riding Merida Reacto V.

New Merida Reacto beats big-name aero bikes for speed, according to independent testing 

The Reacto is also said to be a more versatile all-rounder than previous generation
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First Look Friday header image with title text overlaid onto an image of a man standing in a jersey and bib short

I can't believe how comfortable the new Assos jersey and bib shorts are – and the price isn't bad either

Assos Mille GT kit comes with a reasonable price tag and considered design
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Giant Propel Advanced SL 0 AXS

The new Giant Propel is the lightest aero bike we’ve ever seen

Giant's new aero bike breaks the UCI's weight limit
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Updated Giant Pursuit MIPS and Rev Pro MIPS helmets are aero tuned to save watts

Aero and vented road helmets are available with Giant or Liv branding
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Lael Wilcox wind tunnel

Buns vs ponytails: Specialized's wind tunnel testing reveals the faster hairstyle 

Lael Wilcox tests aerodynamic hairstyles in preparation for circumnavigation of the globe record attempt
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Collage of Shimano 105 and Tiagra components.

New Shimano Tiagra vs Shimano 105: how do the two groupsets compare?

Should you go 12-speed with 105 or stick at 11 with Tiagra?
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Wheeltop EDS GeX rear derailleur.

This Chinese groupset brand is taking on SRAM and Shimano – here's everything you need to know

We take you through the full Wheeltop range, with offerings for road, gravel and mountain bikes
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Liam Cahill adopting an aerodynamic position in the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub wind tunnel

"Everyone goes there": how a UK wind tunnel became a world leader for cycling innovation

Charlie Allenby investigates how the Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub has become the sport’s gold standard
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bryton rider 650

These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar

The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more
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Specialized Cotton TLR tyre ridden by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe riders

So good the pros wouldn’t give them back – Specialized officially launches Cotton TLR race tyres

New Cotton TLR said to offer the smoothest performance of any Specialized tyre
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Cervélo's Caledonia

New Cervélo Caledonia takes on the Giant Defy and Cannondale Synapse – and it's yours from £3,000

With a lighter weight, more tyre clearance and updated frame details, the 2026 Caledonia looks to be a value-packed fast endurance bike
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Colnago Dark Series head tube.

Colnago launches raw-carbon bikes inspired by Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France Y1Rs

The Y1Rs and V5Rs Dark Series bikes are said to take Colnago’s building philosophy to the “logical extreme”
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NIVONE, BELGIUM - FEBRUARY 28: Detail of the exploded tire of Amaury Capiot of Belgium and Team Jayco AlUla during the 21st Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026, Men's Elite a 207.2km one day race from Ghent to Ninove / #UCIWT / on February 28, 2026 in Ninove, Belgium. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Cadex says hookless rims not to blame for Amaury Capiot's Omloop het Nieuwsblad wheel failure

Statement suggests prolonged use in a damaged state ultimately caused complete structural failure
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Tiagra R4000 Drivetrain

Shimano’s new Tiagra groupset answers questions CUES could not

New Tiagra brings 2x 11-speed with two chainring options, accessible gearing and a more ergonomic lever design
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Hutchinson Blackbird 32mm tyres

You need 32mm+ tyres on your road bike, according to independent testing of new Hutchinson Blackbird

New widths in Hutchinson's Blackbird range deliver expected improvements in comfort and grip
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Demi Vollering Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 at 2026 Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

5 Omloop het Nieuwsblad tyre takeaways, from increased widths to glued-on rubber 

We track the tyre choices and setups of the pros at the first Classic of the season
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